I grew up in the era when AIDS was the most frightening thing we heard about at school. When I hit college, I remember how frightening the specter of AIDS was to my friends in the gay community, and the immediacy of knowing people who died of the disease became overwhelmingly real. Sean Humphrey’s mother, … Read more
Catherine O’Keefe is a recently retired RN after having served 32 years in the profession. She spent most of her years at the bedside in ICUs and after that in progressive levels of management in hospitals. Catherine is passionate about nursing in general and has greatly enjoyed caring for patients and their families and supporting … Read more
I support SHH because the mission is near and dear to my heart. My uncle passed away in the early 1990’s due to complications related to AIDS after moving back to Western Washington from San Francisco. I never got to know him well and although my memories of him are brief and vague, they are … Read more
I have quite an array of professional experience. I had somewhat wavered in my career as my education was based in business administration and I couldn’t quite find my place. I worked in a variety of administrative roles and more recently patient care positions. I decided to move in the direction of my heart, toward … Read more
Roxanne was born and raised in Alaska but moved to Bellingham in 1994 with her two children. Roxanne is now retired after working for the American Red Cross for 23 years. She has volunteered at the SHH since 2007. She joined the Board of Directors in 2016 as the Treasurer and still holds that position. … Read more
I am delighted to be part of the Sean Humphrey House as the Operations and Facilities Manager. A recent transplant to Bellingham from Las Vegas, I bring a variety of experience, from theatre and stage management, customer service, and even a call center, that gives me a wealth of knowledge in various fields to pull … Read more
Welcome to our newest Board Member! Since I was young I have wanted to be as compassionate as possible. This dream as a child was propelled into existence when being notified of mental illness in my family. This grew into a strong interest in psychology, and with a diagnosis of a mental illness in my … Read more
Doug recently retired as the Undersheriff with the Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office, after a longand successful career in public safety. Doug served with the Sheriff’s Office for over 29 years,promoting through the ranks from patrol deputy to his position as Undersheriff. During hiscareer with the Sheriff’s Office, Doug held numerous specialty assignments which have providedhim … Read more
I’m interning through a community jobs program. I was given job placement options in Bellingham. When I looked into Sean Humphrey House, I knew this is the place I wanted to be a part of. I’ve lost an uncle and my best friend, Lance, to AIDS in past years. I wanted to help in any … Read more
